Andrew Bogut heads to court in dispute with neighbor over basketball
Andrew Bogut is taking a neighbor to court over a damaged basketball and disputed hoop.
Bogut's basketball went over the fence to neighbor Michaela Newby during a game with his sons. The ball was allegedly returned punctured.
Ms Newby had complained for months about noise from the hoop, which sits on a common wall between Bogut's $3.8 million property and her one-bedroom apartment. Police launched a malicious damage investigation and an application was made for an apprehended violence order.
Bogut has publicly criticised media coverage of the dispute and claimed Ms Newby stabbed the ball with a knife. The case is set to be heard in court on October 21.
- $30 basketball
- Ball value
- $3.8 million
- Bogut's property
- October 21
- Court date
Why it mattersA neighborhood dispute between notable figures is heading to court, revealing how minor disagreements can escalate when both parties take a hard line.
AustraliaThe dispute involves an Australian sporting icon living in Sydney's inner west and highlights the friction that shared walls and different lifestyles can create.
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